Policy
Joint Chiefs vice chairman nominee vows to reform procurement requirements process
Marine Gen. Christopher Mahoney supported the new vision for the Joint Requirements Oversight Council during a Thursday hearing.
Defense Systems
Anduril and Palantir-backed startup Rivet go head-to-head in soldier virtual display competition
The Army awarded more than $350M for the Soldier Borne Mission Command program this month.
Defense Systems
Marines press ahead with JLTV purchase after Army quits program
Higher prices are expected once the larger service cancels its contract to buy the Humvee replacement.
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Military support to law enforcement is supposed to be temporary. DOD is making it a core mission
“Sealing the border,” helping ICE, and counter-drug ops top the list, according to Pentagon documents.
Defense Systems
Pentagon stands up new task force to coordinate anti-drone efforts
The Army will be in charge of the outfit, which will replace the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office.
Defense Systems
The Army is equipping its Black Hawks to launch drones
But how long will the venerable rotorcraft keep its central role as the service transforms?
Science & Tech
How the Marines’ attack drone team is defining UAV warfare
A competition to find the Corps’ best operators begins this fall.
Policy
Navy to cut at least a third of its civilian public-affairs staff
The service is also centralizing all PAO hiring and contracting.
Threats
Troops in DC to help with ‘monument security,’ ‘area beautification’
Pentagon officials had few details to offer Wednesday about the National Guard’s role in the unprecedented deployment.
Threats
Trump’s national defense strategy is focused on the homeland. So far, that has included troops in the streets.
While calling out the National Guard makes a political statement, they’re not the best means of fighting crime, CSIS’s Mark Cancian says.
Defense Systems
After axing the M-10 tank, the Army’s not sure what happens next
The existing Bookers are heading to a depot as officials negotiate the contract cancellation.
Policy
‘Innovation Corps’ tech execs are in training, but don’t have assignments yet
The Army is touting the program, but still has few details on how it will actually work.
Science & Tech
In a Pacific first, Army’s new launcher fires a missile at a maritime target
The Typhon was put to use during the Talisman Sabre exercise in Australia.
Business
Could modular manufacturing solve US weapons stockpile woes?
Exquisite U.S. weapons are too difficult to build at scale, report finds.
Science & Tech
The Army wants an artillery system that can run offense and defense
Fires technology is getting close to an optionally-manned common launcher, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander says.
Science & Tech
25th ID switching out Howitzers for HIMARS in Hawaii
The move is part of the Army’s transformation initiative.
Threats
Army gets $2.5B for weapons, vehicles in reconciliation bill
Sum includes hundreds of millions for more missiles as Pentagon reviews stockpiles.
Threats
Army aims to quadruple Patriot missile procurement
Move comes amid conflict with Iran, questions about aid to Ukraine.
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